World Cup 2026 draw: Confirmed pots, seedings and draw date for England, Scotland, Wales, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland

England have been seeded and are set to avoid Spain, Argentina and France until the latter stages

Predicted Arsenal line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Everton, Calafiori and Trossard start 20/12/2025
Arsenal take on Everton in tonight's Premier League clash at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Confirmed Chelsea line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Newcastle, Palmer and Caicedo start 20/12/2025
Chelsea take on Newcastle United in today's early Premier League kick-off from St James' Park.
Arne Slot confirms Liverpool duo are injured ahead of Spurs game 20/12/2025
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that Cody Gakpo and Joe Gomez won't be involved in the upcoming Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur on the road.
Man Utd without six players for Aston Villa clash 20/12/2025
Manchester United will be without six players for the Premier League clash against Aston Villa on the road on Sunday.
Man Utd and Chelsea battling to sign German winger 20/12/2025
Manchester United and Chelsea are battling to land the signature of Koln winger Said El Mala at the end of the campaign, according to journalist Dean Jones.
Man City and Bayern want to sign Josh Acheampong 20/12/2025
Manchester City and Bayern Munich are interested in landing the signature of Chelsea defender Josh Acheampong, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.